A sterile, multiple-strand (multifilament), synthetic, bioabsorbable thread made of polyglactin, typically coated (e.g., with a copolymer of lactide and glycolide, and calcium stearate) and containing an agent to locally inhibit bacterial growth, intended to join (approximate) the edges of a soft-tissue wound or incision by stitching or to ligate soft tissues (excluding ophthalmic, cardiovascular, and neurological tissues); it may include an attached needle intended to be disposed of after single use. The thread provides temporary wound support, until the wound sufficiently heals to withstand normal stress, and is subsequently absorbed by hydrolysis. This is a single-use device.